Introduction to Microsoft Azure for IT Professionals (10979F)

This course provides the underlying knowledge required by ITPros/Devs who will be evaluating Microsoft Azure, whether they are administrators, developers, or database administrators.

This course introduces students to the principles of cloud computing. Students will become familiar with how these principles have been implemented in Microsoft Azure. In addition, this course explains how to implement the core Azure infrastructure, consisting of virtual networks and storage. With this foundation, students will be able to create the most common Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Web Apps, and Azure SQL Database. The students will also learn about container-based Azure services and the most prominent examples of serverless computing. The course concludes by describing features of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).

Audience ProfileThis course is intended for individuals who want to evaluate deploying, configuring, and administering services and virtual machines (VMs) by using Azure. This includes:

Developers who want to evaluate creating Azure solutions.

Windows Server administrators who want to evaluate the migration of on-premises Active Directory roles and services to the cloud.

IT professionals who want to evaluate the use of Azure to host websites and mobile app back-end services.

Database administrators who want to evaluate the use of Azure to host SQL databases.

At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe cloud computing, Azure, and Azure subscriptions.

Use Azure PowerShell, the Azure Software Development Kit (SDK), and the Azure command-line interface (CLI) to manage Azure subscriptions.

Create and configure virtual machines in Azure, and manage their disks.

Create, configure, and monitor web apps in Azure and deploy Azure platform as a service (PaaS) cloud services.

PrerequisitesBefore attending this course, students must have a background in IT. In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should already have the following technical knowledge:

Understanding of how to deploy websites

A basic understanding of virtualization

A basic understanding of Active Directory concepts, including domains, users, and domain controllers

A basic understanding of database concepts, including tables and simple queries

Course OutlineModule 1: Getting started with Microsoft AzureThis module introduces students to cloud services and the various Azure services. It describes how to use the Azure portal to access and manage Azure services, and to manage Azure subscription and billing. Lessons

What is cloud computing?

What is Azure?

Managing Azure

Subscription management, support, and billing

Lab : Using the Azure portals

Customizing the Azure portal interface

Viewing billing, usage, and quotas data

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Describe cloud computing.

Describe Azure and its various services.

Manage Azure services from the Azure portal.

Manage your Azure subscription and billing.

Module 2: Microsoft Azure management toolsThis module explains Azure PowerShell and its use in managing Azure subscriptions. It also describes how to use the Azure SDK and the Azure CLI to manage Azure subscriptions.Lessons

What is Azure PowerShell?

Azure SDK and Azure CLI

Lab : Using Microsoft Azure management tools

Using the Azure PowerShell modules

Using the Azure CLIAfter completing this module, you will be able to:

Describe and use Azure PowerShell to manage your Azure subscription.

Describe the Visual Studio Tools for Azure and use the Azure CLI to manage your Azure subscription.

Module 3: Virtual machines in Microsoft AzureThis module explains how to create and configure virtual machines in Azure and how to manage disks for virtual machines.Lessons

Creating and configuring Azure VMs

Configuring Azure VM storage

Lab : Creating a VM in Azure

Creating a VM from the Azure portal by using an Azure Marketplace image

Module 5: Implementing Azure networkingThis module explains how to create and implement Azure networks and how to use their components to enhance the resiliency and availability of virtual machines. Lessons

Getting started with Azure networking

Getting started with Azure Load Balancer

Lab : Creating and configuring virtual networks

Creating a virtual network

Creating an Azure load balancer

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Describe the purpose and functionality of Azure networking and Azure virtual networks.